AFOVA New Letter 2 of Year 2021

Section 5 – War Diary CV 2 No. 02 / 2021 Page 93 of 332 11 Dec 71 In view of the inadequate targets available in our sector, the station was asked to support 11 Inf Div in NAYA CHOR Sector. The Station launched a total of 14 fighter and 5 Casualty evacuation sorties. Total Sorties 14 Claims Made Destroyed 3 Goods Trains carrying explosives and Ammunitions Ammunition Expended Rockets T10 - 48 12 Dec 71 The enemy bomber visited again at about 0230 hrs but was unable to lob any bombs inside the perimeter of the airfield. The Air Defence again pumped in few rounds to scare the enemy away. The Hunters carried out 10 sorties in the 11 Inf. Sector destroying targets of opportunity in support of ground troops. In addition to this 4 casualty evacuation sorties were also carried out. Total Sorties 14 Claims Made Destroyed 3 Goods trains, 2 Godowns and 11 wagons carrying ammunition. Ammunition Expended 30 MM HE -687 Rds Rocket - T10 - 77. 13 Dec 71 The Station again mounted pressure sorties in 11 Inf Div and 12 Inf Div sector in pursuit, of enemy which was hard to find set ablaze. Total Sorties 11 Claims Made Destroyed 4 tanks, 2 Goods trains and 12 Goods Wagons. Damaged 1 Tank, 2 Diesel Engines of Trains, 2 Goods Trains and 1 Petro Chemical Factory. Ammunition Expended 30 MM HE -1502 Rds Rocket - T10-67.